Friday, February 10, 2012

On Wednesday, I received my Dotty Swap package in the mail from Shirley of Zetta's Aprons, who was my swap partner. It was a beautiful red and white polka-dot basket filled with so many fun surprises.

I loved the cupcake kit, which included a dotty cake mix, decorations, and the perfect cupcake liners. The Valentine's containers are so adorable with just the right amount of sparkle! They are filled with candy and a cute little Eiffel Tower keychain. And how about Lampchop, with her polka-dot bow? Isn't she adorable? I haven't seen her in so long. Such good memories! Shirley included some gift tags, Sweethearts candy with a cute bluebird tag on it, and a wonderful vintage valentine from her collection. Of course she had it all arranged beautifully, but as you can see, I had so much fun digging into the goodies that I couldn't get them back quite the way Shirley had them!

Now that I know Shirley has received her package, I'll share what I sent her:

It was such fun to make these, and to be a part of the Dotty Swap. Many thanks to Holly at Cutie Pie Cottage for hosting this swap. It brought anticipation and excitement during a normally gray and gloomy time of year.

The swap sounded like fun..what lovely swap gifts you received. oh a lambchops..I had forgot all about lambchops. I had a lambchops puppet as a child.The little Valentines containers are adorable. I love that age/style of valentines cards.I am sure you swap partner will just love the apron and her pressies. The apron is just the sweetest!Have a lovely weekend..Magie

Boy oh boy! You guys did so good with your dotty swap! What wonderful items, and so pretty! I love em! Thanks for showing them off. :)I also, wanted to stop by and give you an award. Please stop by my blog when you have time and pick it up!Blessings,Susiehttp://littlesusiehomemaker-lilsusiehomaker.blogspot.com

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